Artwork
Sir Francis Moore, M.P.
Sir Francis Moore, M.P. is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Faithorne. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Sir Francis Moore, M.
About this work
Overview
Sir Francis Moore, M.P. is a print portrait created by William Faithorne through the engraving process in 1663.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, identified as Sir Francis Moore, with a serious expression, holding a paper and resting one hand on his chest. The oval background features text, including a Latin motto 'Nihil quod non honestum' or 'Nothing that is not honest', which was his personal motto.
Technique & Style
The work is an engraving, a technique used to create the black-and-white image. The use of an oval background with surrounding text is a characteristic of the style.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
